Residents in Bridport rang in the new year in style with hundreds taking to the streets to celebrate

YESTERDAY'S Lyme Lunge has been hailed as best attended ever as more than 1,000 people went for a New Year's Day Dip

Developers trying to build a massive retirement complex say they are “committed to regenerating” the area before the decision goes to an appeal, despite a protest planned by campaigners for affordable homes

Parts of a whale skeleton that are likely to be hundreds of years old have been discovered in Burton Bradstock

There is less than two weeks left for the public to have their say on controversial plans to build close to 100 homes in Beaminster

FARMERS may have 'won the battle' but the war for fairer taxes on agricultural land owners continues

The West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team has had another busy year responding to emergencies in west Dorset

The Wolf Moon will be visible on the evenings from January 2 to January 4 and is the fourth and final supermoon in a row.

The NHS will offer a combined MMRV vaccine for chickenpox, measles, mumps and rubella to UK children, following JCVI advice.

Brave swimmers gathered in Lyme Regis to take part in the best attended Lyme Lunge to date

The owner of a popular gift shop in West Bay has given the reasons for the closure of his business after four years in the resort

THREE people became cut off by the tide near Lyme Regis with one having to be guided to safety

MOTORISTS have been caught speeding along the coast road between Weymouth and Bridport as part of a police operation on New Year's Eve

A diversion route of more than 20 minutes will be in place whilst works are carried out

Eight miles north of the county town is a charming Dorset village with a quirky and well-known landmark.

More than 80 years ago, the residents of a tiny Dorset village were forced to abandon their homes by Prime Minister Winston Churchill

When seconds matter and lives hang in the balance, one distinctive helicopter can mean the difference between tragedy and survival

A FACE-LIFT is planned for a popular Bridport food business – giving the listed building a more traditional look and improving disabled access.

A much-loved event in Lyme Regis to celebrate the festive period has raised thousands to help sick children this year

A NEW indoor farmsite play area features in the latest planning decisions across west Dorset by Dorset Council.

The Christmas period can often be a challenging one for those affected by cancer, with feelings of sadness amplified by the time spent with family, or remembering those who have sadly moved on

Here's all you need to know about the fascinating history of the ancient town mill in Lyme Regis

A Charmouth man once tried to help royalty escape the country

The Great British Bake Off has confirmed a first-ever change to its 2026 series, by introducing audience choice week - how to get involved

Concern for people on a west Dorset beach in the vicinity of a rock fall sparked an emergency response from the coastguard

MONTHS of uncertainty have come to an end as Lyme Regis is set to once again have a pharmacy

Members of the public are being warned about the dangers of taking part in open water swims around New Year

Bridport is set to see in the New Year in its usual lively fashion, with celebrations spilling out across the town

A town is getting ready to plunge into the cold waters of west Dorset in order to raise money for charity

See if you can recognise yourself or anyone you know in these 50 photos of New Year's Eve in Bridport from 15 years ago

Remembering the Fisherman's Arms pub in Chickerell

With the year coming to an end, the first few days of 2026 are set to get colder according to the Met Office as a health alert has been put in place

A vehicle overturned closing a road in west Dorset as injuries were reported

Dorset Council has announced its rubbish collection timetable for over the New Year period

Dramatic pictures show the impact of a massive rockfall which has partially blocked part of a beach in Dorset

Concerns for a swimmer thought to be cut off by the tide sparked an emergency response in Lyme Regis

Firefighters in west Dorset were called to action on Christmas Day to rescue two people and a dog who had got trapped in a barn

PEOPLE from across Dorset have been named in the King's New Years Honours list

LEISURE and public health planning applications feature among the latest plans for West Dorset.

The last St Mary’s Bridport parkrun of 2025 had a 'wonderful feel good feel'

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in Bridport town centre.

Here's the story of how the now-redundant Charmouth road tunnel on the old A35 in Dorset came about

This one subtle sign about your pet's sleeping habit that could mean they have an underlying health condition, experts have warned.

A health alert for cold weather has been triggered with temperatures set to drop at the start of the new year

It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, however, there are exemptions - the laws to be aware of.

Extensive damage was caused during a burglary at an address in Bridport just before Christmas.

Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items are vegan

Michael Dooley, Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset shares stories from across the county

An annual model railway exhibition is to be held in Beaminster in the new year

A re-worked version of Beauty and the Beast is coming to west Dorset